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| SURVEILLANCE OFFICER (LUAPULA PROVINCE), PAMO |
| Path |
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Posted 2018-04-26 07:23:43
PATH is an international organization
that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health,
especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five
platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that
harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise,
and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take
innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia
to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results
that disrupt the cycle of poor health.
The Program for Advancement of
Malaria Outcomes (PAMO) is a United States Agency for International
Development (USAID)-funded project that aims to control and prevent malaria
morbidity and mortality and thereby minimize the social effects and economic
losses and also to contribute to the reduction of under-five all causes
mortality rate, as a result of reduced malaria mortality. PAMO works with the
National Malaria Elimination Centre (NMEC) to strengthen implementation of
malaria control and elimination efforts. The project works at provincial,
district, and community levels to 1) Support proven malaria interventions in
alignment with the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan; 2) Strengthen
management capacity of provincial and personnel to provide
oversight/supervision of malaria interventions and; 3) Strengthen the Health
Management Information System at the provincial and district levels to improve
data reporting, analysis, and use for decision-making.
PATH seeks to recruit
an experienced Surveillance Officer to work
on the PAMO project in Zambia. The Surveillance Officer will work in
close partnership with the National Malaria Elimination Centre, the Ministry of
Health, provincial PAMO Coordinators and the surveillance and health
information officers to implement an enhanced malaria surveillance platform in
support of national and regionally focused malaria elimination efforts.
Responsibilities:
§ Monitor weekly and monthly data reporting to ensure timely
and quality reported data by health facilities and sub facilities through
routine analysis and supervision.
§ Understand and promote common surveillance system
definitions for consistent uptake and use throughout those involved in
system roll out.
§ Work with web-based server to keep client information
updated.
§ Provide technical support to Mobile Client operators in
areas related to data collecting, analysis, implementation, and hardware
operation and trouble-shooting.
§ Work with the NMEC, local MOH representatives and PATH staff
to ensure appropriate software and hardware required for malaria rapid
reporting is in place at all levels
§ Conduct trainings and provide regular capacity building in
areas related to Data collection and submission for mobile clients.
§ Work with PATH administrative staff to develop training
budgets, manage workshop logistics and ensure activities comply with PATH
accounting practices.
§ Providing updates to Ministry of Health and partners on
system developments and progress.
§ Other duties as required.
Required Skills
§ Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (social science,
statistics, economics, and health related field). A master’s degree will be an
added advantage.
§ Two years minimum experience in surveillance and/or HMIS
data management.
§ Proven track record of data entry, management and analysis.
§ Must have legal authorization to work in Zambia.
§ Excellent computer skills using MS Word, Excel, and
Outlook—must have demonstrable ability to format documents, prepare charts and
manage data; experience with MS Access preferred.
§ Excellent verbal and written communications skills to
include conflict resolution, priority management and managing expectations of
multiple clients.
§ Highly organized, flexible, and adaptable to changing
priorities and ability to work well under deadlines.
§ Ability to work under minimum supervision.
§ Ability to work within a team.
§ Ability to communicate with District staff, Health facility
staff and CHWs.
§ Excellent public speaking and presentation skills experience
facilitating trainings highly desired.
§ Ability to travel domestically up to 50%.
§ Must have legal authorization to work in Zambia
This position remains open for
applications until 7th May, 2018
PATH is dedicated to building
an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant
will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race,
color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information,
age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology,
military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law. To apply for this job
please visit the following URL: https://path.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=303113&company_id=15780&version=1&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=1013109&startflag=1
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